A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
November 18, 1988
Original Title:
Family Dog
Genres:
Animation | Family
Production Companies:
Amblin Television
Universal Pictures
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 21
An Amazing Stories episode told in three vignettes theatrically released with The Land Before Time, serving as the backdoor pilot to the cartoon series of the same name. In the short, a family takes out their frustrations on their poor dog, watches their Christmas home movie, and sends the dog to guard dog school after a burglary.
Casting:
Elaine Craig
Director:
Brad Bird
Editor:
Cynthia Haagens
Executive Producer:
Steven Spielberg
Music:
Steve Bartek
Danny Elfman
Producer:
Brad Bird
Alexander V. King
Cleve Reinhard
David E. Vogel
Visual Effects:
Don Paul
Writer:
Brad Bird
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